Senior Sterile Processing Technician & Mentor

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to support decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of instruments in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will handle autoclaves, aerators, steam sterilizers, and quality assurance testing, while adhering to AORN and AAMI standards. The role requires 2 years of SPD/Central Supply experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Typically requires 2 years of experience in Sterile Processing or Central Supply.
• Surgical Technology or GI Lab Technician experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Receives soiled items, sorts, and prepares instruments for sterilization.
• Operates aerator, gas/steam sterilizers and glass dryer; packages items.
• Performs quality checks to ensure sterility and proper handling of equipment.
• Guides Sterile Processing Technicians and coordinates with nursing and ancillary departments.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

AAMI standards knowledge

Censitrac tracking system

Medical terminology familiarity

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Sterilizers (aerator/gas/steam)

Glass dryer

Autoclave testing

Job description

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to support decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of instruments in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will handle autoclaves, aerators, steam sterilizers, and quality assurance testing, while adhering to AORN and AAMI standards. The role requires 2 years of SPD/Central Supply experience and relevant certifications.